All Star Game Highlighted in Texas Showcase Night
American League standings note no Monday games and an All Star Game set for 8 29pm in Texas. Upcoming Wednesday schedules include Toronto at Oakland 4 05pm and Kansas City at New York 7 35pm with Milwaukee at Chicago 6 05pm.
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All-Star Game Schedule Highlights and Pitcher Updates
The notice lists multiple games with times and starting pitchers. Smoltz handles Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Paris starts for Pittsburgh, Castilla faces Montreal, Heredia on Montreal, Mimbs for Philadelphia, and Jackson returns for St Louis.
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Fans in Arlington hit by fastballs during batting practice
At a Texas spring training session in Arlington several fans were injured by high velocity baseballs with one girl struck under the eye and none serious. Headlines focus on Randy Johnson facing his 99 mph fastball and Tony Gwynn’s plan to meet him.
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All Star Game Risks Highlight Long Shadow of Injuries
The article recalls Ray Fosse's 1970 collision with Pete Rose and the lasting impact on Fosse and others. It notes Gary Carter and Ray Fosse fearing another eye on-field injury, recounts past All Star injuries including Dizzy Dean, Ted Williams, Harmon Killebrew, and Barry Larkin, and reflects on the game’s perpetual risk to stars.
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Thomas Dominates In All Star Home Run Derby Win
Frank Thomas blasted eight homers in the first round and four more in the second to outslug Albert Belle for the Gatorade Home Run Derby title in Arlington Texas. Belle hit 16 total homers to Thomas's 15 across three rounds as both showcased power in front of a packed park.
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